Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port

Last inspected:

5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port, FL 34287
Overview

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port has had 26 inspections on record since 2016, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included food contact surface violations, improper cooking temperatures, consumer advisory failures, chemical storage issues, and employee health policy violations appearing across multiple inspections. Fire safety violations were documented on March 13, 2024, when electrical wiring was observed in disrepair. The most recent inspection on September 12, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting 12 violations including improper food contact surfaces and consumer advisory failures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
184Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.8 violations / inspection 6.8 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed vac master equipment on counter next to two compartment sink, with no splash guard separating unit, plugged into extension cord running in to ceiling.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
— 2 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— 7 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port last inspected?
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port?
The most frequently cited violations at Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port had?
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port find?
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port ever been shut down?
No, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Heron Creek Golf & Country Club in North Port has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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